- to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be in a fix; to be at a loss; to be stumped; to be embarrassed
- to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be annoyed
- to be badly off; to be hard up; to be in straitened circumstances
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be in a fix; to be at a loss; to be stumped; to be embarrassed
- to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be annoyed
- to be badly off; to be hard up; to be in straitened circumstances
This meaning of 困る is used to express being in a challenging or inconvenient situation.
困る in this sense is used when someone feels bothered, inconvenienced, or annoyed.
This meaning of 困る indicates being in a tough financial situation.
Example sentences
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I polished for all I was worth. The trouble is that my stock of low-grade gems was surprisingly low.
If you're with me as a staff officer, then I need you to bring a sense of danger with you to your work.
I got the sack but I've a little saved up, so for the time being I won't be troubled by living expenses.